Caf Barista On Call

Caf Barista

The barista has a positive attitude, is passionate about coffee and food, and enjoys working as part of a team and interacting with customers. This position plays an important role in our energetic team of food and beverage enthusiasts who are driven to provide excellent customer service. Tasks include order taking, beverage and food preparation and maintaining caf cleanliness.

Essential functions include providing a warm greeting to all customers and exemplifying exceptional customer service which includes customizing the guest experience and anticipating their needs. Preparing and serving a variety of drinks such as espresso, specialty lattes, tea, and smoothies. Working with management to complete food inventories and ordering. Keeping equipment in good condition by following proper operating instructions, cleaning procedures, and routine preventative maintenance tasks. Helping to maintain inventories by replenishing all food items and retail. Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations. Complying with all health and safety codes and following procedures to safeguard proper compliance (this includes cleaning logs, temperature logs, and daily cleaning lists). Assisting with stewarding as needed to maintain caf cleanliness, including items such as floor and wall cleaning, beverage equipment and storage/cooler cleaning. Handling point-of-sale transactions and processes in accordance with established procedures including operating cash registers, accepting cash and credit card payments and register cash drops. Working to resolve customer feedback and communicate complaints to management. As part of the Center's social enterprise training program, working to maintain a learning environment that encourages employees to ask questions and shows respect for fellow team members. Working in a caf environment which requires standing in a stationary position or moving through the caf for the duration of your working shift, completing repetitive manual tasks such as cutting and dish washing, lifting items up to 20 pounds to a height of 4 feet, and exposure to extreme temperature variations due to hot cooking and dishwashing equipment and cold storage areas. Participating in staff meetings, and other meetings as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Job qualifications and experience include knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people and sensitivity to the issues of young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. A passion for the Center's work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people. Food Handler's Permit ability to pass the exam within 30 days after date of hire. Minimum 6 months of coffee house or kitchen experience, formal coffee experience and training a plus. Good verbal and written communication skills. Excellent time management skills and an ability to work with a sense of urgency. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.

The Center has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy as a condition of employment for all employees who work on the Center's premises, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.